Canter Power Systems Acquires Optimize Generator People

Rotunda Capital Partners Invests in Canter Power Systems

September 28, 2022

Electrical Services

Rotunda Capital Partners has invested in Canter Power Systems, a Greensboro-based residential generator installer, creating a new platform investment and positioning the company for geographic expansion, new product categories (including battery/solar), and add-on acquisitions. Founder Ken Canter will remain as a special advisor while third-generation family leader Brian Lopatka will serve as CEO.

Canter Power Systems Acquires Grasten Power Technologies

October 23, 2024

Electrical Services

Canter Power Systems, a Generac Power Premier Pro dealer backed by Rotunda Capital Partners, has acquired Grasten Power Technologies, a Houston-area installer and service provider of residential standby generators. The add-on expands Canter's presence in Texas, adds thousands of service/maintenance contracts, and supports the platform's national growth strategy.

GenServe (GenNx360 Portfolio) Acquires OK Generators

April 6, 2022

Industrial Services

GenServe, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, has acquired OK Generators, a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based provider of generator maintenance, repair, sales and rentals. The add-on strengthens GenServe’s presence in South Florida and expands its systems-integration capabilities; OK Generators’ President & CEO Bob Birdsong will join GenServe following the transaction.

Generac Acquires PowerPlay Business from SunGrid Solutions

June 26, 2024

Renewable Energy

Generac Power Systems has acquired the PowerPlay battery energy storage systems business from SunGrid Solutions. The PowerPlay operation in Cambridge, Ontario will become Generac's dedicated R&D facility for commercial & industrial BESS solutions; the transaction closed on June 26, 2024 and terms were not disclosed.

Center Rock Capital Partners Acquires Power Services Group

July 11, 2022

Industrial Services

Center Rock Capital Partners has acquired Power Services Group (PSG), a Cape Coral, Florida–based independent provider of turbine and generator maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. PSG serves power generation, industrial and petrochemical customers; Center Rock said it will support PSG’s domestic and international growth as part of its portfolio of heavy equipment aftermarket businesses.

JLL Partners Acquires PowerParts Group

January 27, 2026

Manufacturing

JLL Partners has acquired PowerParts Group, a precision manufacturer and field-services provider of aftermarket components for gas- and steam-turbine power plants, from Mangrove Equity Partners. JLL intends to use PowerParts Group as the foundation of a new engineering-focused power-generation components platform and plans to expand capacity and capabilities through organic investment and strategic acquisitions.